Elon Musk's Starlink: Bringing Fast Internet to India's Remote Areas

Pic Credit: Google Elon Musk's Starlink is gearing up to launch in India, promising to enhance internet accessibility, especially in rural and remote regions, competing with popular providers like Reliance Jio and Airtel

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